# Amendment of Class E Airspace; Ithaca, NY
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-08-07 · Effective 2020-11-05 · 85 FR 47894
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-17306
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 85 FR 47894
- **Publication date:** 2020-08-07
- **Effective date:** 2020-11-05
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2020-0242
## Abstract

This action amends Class E surface airspace, and Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, Ithaca, NY due to the decommissioning of the Ithaca VOR/DME, and cancellation of associated approaches. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/08/07/2020-17306/amendment-of-class-e-airspace-ithaca-ny)
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